Du Qi's group traveled at a moderate speed. When he entered Nashi County and headed for Yiwu County, he had already arranged for someone to send a letter back to Gaochang's royal city, ordering Liu Zhengxi to order the various counties of the Xia of Xia to arrange for yamen runners to patrol in plain clothes and crack down on road robbers to ensure the smooth passage of the people on the official roads.
This was a fundamental problem.
It had to be ensured.
If the people on the road were to encounter road robbers wherever they went, they could be blackmailed and blackmailed for money. This was an extremely dangerous sign that could easily lead to instability in the Xia of Xia.
It was better to discover it early and deal with it early.
There wouldn't be any problems.
Du Qi's group entered Yiwu County. When they reached the county, Yi Provincial Governor Yang Buqi personally came to welcome Du Qi's group and welcomed Du Qi into the city.
This was because of Shangguan Yi's existence that Yang Buqi knew of Du Qi's path. If not for Shangguan Yi's appearance that leaked Du Qi's whereabouts, Yang Buqi wouldn't have known of Du Qi's arrival.
Just like how no one knew of Du Qi's whereabouts before, there were no officials to welcome him. In Puchang County, if not for Du Qi taking the initiative to summon Guan Yi, Guan Yi wouldn't have known that Du Qi had arrived in Puchang County. In fact, it was the same in Nashi County. Du Qi didn't leak any information, so no one in Nashi County knew of Du Qi's arrival.
Du Qi didn't refuse Yang Buqi's request and entered the city. He had a chat with Yang Buqi at the Provincial Governor's Office to understand the current situation in Yi County. Yang Buqi hadn't been in office for long. According to Yang Buqi, everything was only gradually smoothing out.
Even so, there were still many problems.
Du Qi listened to Yang Buqi's words and heard Yang Buqi's plans for the future. He knew the direction and solution of many problems. At this moment, Du Qi was slightly relieved.
Yang Buqi was capable.
Du Qi said, "Since Governor Yang is in charge of Yi Province, this Prince can rest assured. On the way to Yiwu County, this prince encountered commoners who blocked the road and demanded money. Furthermore, this prince heard that many people blocked the road and demanded money. This matter is rather vile. This Prince has already sent a letter to Liu Zhengxi, asking him to announce to the entire Xia Xia to crack down on road tyrants and severely punish those who set up roadblocks and collect tolls. This Prince believes that this is not an isolated case in Yizhou. The same thing will also happen in Yi Prefecture. "
Yang Buqi said, "I will make the arrangements immediately."
After a pause, Yang Buqi said, "Your Majesty, are there any other matters in Yi Province that I can help you with?"
"No need."
Du Qi shook his head and said, "Just do your own thing well. If you discover a problem that requires you, the provincial governor, to deal with, this prince will make arrangements."
Yang Buqi agreed and continued to talk about some miscellaneous matters. Finally, Yang Buqi said, "Your Majesty has just arrived. This subject will arrange for a banquet to be held in the residence to welcome Your Majesty."
"There's no need!"
Du Qi stood up and said, "This Prince still has important matters to attend to. I need to go to the cement factory outside the city. You do what you need to do."
"Yes!"
Yang Buqi immediately agreed.
Du Qi stood up and left the provincial governor's residence. He led a group of people out of the city and headed straight for the cement factory outside the city. When they first left the city, there were many people coming and going on the official road. However, after walking a distance, the number of people gradually decreased. However, when they approached the cement factory, there were more people coming and going. Furthermore, there was an endless stream of people and carriages. It was extremely lively.
The cement factory had countless raw materials that needed to be transported in every day. At the same time, there were countless cement bags that were sent out every day.
With so many people coming and going, it was very bustling.
In a way, the area where the cement factory was located was not inferior to Yiwu County, the administrative area of Yi Province. In fact, it was even more bustling.
When Du Qi arrived in the vicinity, Guan Yi and the Imperial Guard were already waiting for him. This was because Shangguan Yi had already received news that Du Qi had arrived in Yiwu County. Shanghai Yi had arranged for people to keep an eye on him. When Du Qi's scouts returned, Shangguan Yi had already arrived and was waiting for him.
When Shangguan Yi saw Du Qi, he stepped forward and bowed. "This subject, Shangguan Yi, has not failed the mission. I have captured Wang Guangyao and those suspected of breaking the law. Everyone has been temporarily detained at the relay station."
Du Qi said, "Lead the way."
"Yes!"
Shangguan Yi agreed without hesitation.
The group went straight to the courtyard of the relay station, where the host and guests took their seats in the main hall.
Du Qi sat on the main seat and ordered, "Bring them here. This Prince wants to see what kind of person this Wang Guangyao is to have the guts to cheat. Not only did he accept bribes, he even dared to cheat during the road inspection. "
Shangguan Yi immediately made the arrangements.
Not long after, Wang Guangyao was brought up. As for the rest of the participants, they were not involved yet. When Wang Guangyao entered, he noticed Du Qi. Especially when Shangguan Yi was respectfully below, he knew the situation.
Wang Guangyao knelt on the ground and kowtowed. "Emperor Xia, this subject knows his mistake. Please give me a way out and give me a chance to turn over a new leaf. I don't want to die. I am willing to make amends. "
Du Qi sneered. "Wang Guangyao, you really know how to beg for mercy! Back then, you cheated. Back then, you went easy on the road inspection and did not check strictly. Why didn't you expect today's outcome? "
Wang Guangyao said, "This subject knows his mistake."
Du Qi said, "Apologies are not enough to make up for your mistakes. The crimes you have committed must be severely punished. Otherwise, how am I going to answer to the thousands of workers who are working hard in the cement industry? "
After a pause, Du Qi continued, "Guards!"
Immediately, soldiers came in.
Du Qi ordered, "Drag him out and behead him immediately."
"Yes!"
The soldiers came forward and dragged Wang Guangyao out. Wang Guangyao's body went limp and he was scared witless. As he was being dragged, he wailed and begged for mercy. Unfortunately, it was all in vain. In a blink of an eye, Wang Guangyao was dragged out and beheaded.
After Du Qi dealt with Wang Guangyao, he dealt with many of the people in charge of the 18th workshop one by one, from top to bottom, because these people were all suspected of manipulating money and even assisting Wang Guangyao to plunder money in the mountains. Wave after wave of people were executed. In fact, many of them did not deserve to die. However, to make an example out of them, Du Qi used a heavy punishment.
In fact, the treatment of the cement factory was excellent. If these people were not satisfied, they could not blame Du Qi. At this time, a soldier came in and reported, "Emperor Xia, Manager Tie of the cement factory is asking for an audience. Would you like to see him?"
"Yes!"
Du Qi answered concisely.
The soldier responded, got up, and quickly left to inform the others.
Not long after, Tie Zheng came in.
When Tie Zheng heard the news of Du Qi's arrival at the cement factory, he was actually very nervous. This was because he had been in office for a while and the cement factory was built by him. However, he did not handle the matters of the cement factory well. He was worried that Du Qi would be angry.
Tie Zheng took a deep breath and suppressed his impetuous emotions. He stood in the hall and said, "Your humble servant Tie Zheng greets Emperor Xia."
Du Qi looked calm and said, "Tie Zheng, your cement factory has a lot of problems."
That one sentence was like a sudden clap of thunder.
Tie Zheng's heart trembled and he quickly said, "Emperor Xia, I have been busy with the production and sales of cement for the past few years. As a result, many problems have arisen due to my negligence in management. In view of these problems, I have found something after some self-reflection. Generally speaking, I think there are three problems. "
Du Qi said, "I would like to hear your opinion."
There was a hint of a smile in his eyes. This Tie Zheng was interesting to talk about his own problems.
This was a correct attitude.
It was also a last-minute effort to take the initiative to explain and avoid being held accountable by Du Qi.
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